Anand Balasubramanian Email & Phone Number

Katy, TX, US

Findlay, Ohio, US

I have been promoted to the MLOps Lead role at Marathon Petroleum Corporation effective October 1st 2024!

Findlay, Ohio, US

I have started my new role as a Principal AI/ML Architect at Marathon Petroleum Corporation!!I am very excited about this role where I am part of the Analytics Innovation Center of Excellence and will be embedded with the Data Science Team helping them be successful in MLOps implementations on the Azure Platform.

• Pioneering management consulting and fractional CTO services to clients, driving innovation andtechnological advancement in alignment with their strategic goals.
• Leading strategic data initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, encompassing datagovernance, metadata management, and compliance, enhancing data quality and security.
• Facilitating collaboration across cross-functional teams to devise and execute an enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and execution plan, augmenting opportunities for data value creation.
• Conducting comprehensive market research to inform data strategy, identifying trends congruent withorganizational goals, and prioritizing investments to advance the enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
• Orchestrating and supervising projects involving multiple cross-functional partners, showcasing adeptproject management and time management skills.
• Leveraging robust communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships across the organization, guaranteeing alignment and adherence to the data strategy framework.

Paris, Paris - Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR

• Spearheaded the global transition to cloud data management by deploying the AWS OSDU platform,resulting in a notable enhancement of operational efficiency by 30%.
• Successfully implemented the DataRobot platform, leading to a remarkable increase in client teamproductivity by 40%.
• Formulated and upheld the enterprise data strategy, effectively aligning data initiatives with overarching business objectives.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize data initiatives, ensuring alignment with the enterprise data strategy.
• Employed strong communication skills to foster consensus on data strategy initiatives and ensurecompliance with business objectives.
• Acted as a key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating smooth communication and understanding of data initiatives.

London, England, GB

• Orchestrated the architectural overhaul of the CRM system, leading the migration of core functionalities to AWS DataHub, resulting in a notable enhancement of system efficiency by 20%.
• Elevated CRM service delivery through a platform re-architecture with real-time analytics, significantlyimproving customer insight acquisition by 30%.
• Formulated and maintained the enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and execution plan, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize data initiatives that supported business growth and facilitated data value creation.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to inform the data strategy, identify emerging trends, and drive continuous improvement of the data roadmap.
• Championed the adoption of best practices in data management and governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Houston, Texas, US

• Spearheaded the architecture and deployment of the Confluent Kafka Streaming Platform, resulting in a remarkable increase in data throughput by over 40%.
• Leveraged strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams in defining and implementing the data strategy.
• Integrated metadata management and compliance practices into the data strategy to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Conducted extensive market research to inform the data strategy, identify emerging trends, and support the continuous enhancement of the data roadmap.
• Effectively managed project timelines, ensuring the timely delivery of data initiatives aligned with thebusiness case and objectives.
• Provided leadership and guidance in the implementation of data-related projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Houston, Texas, US

• Spearheaded more than 80 innovative proofs of concept (POCs) and projects on AWS, driving the adoption of cloud technology and digital transformation initiatives that were aligned with business objectives, and.
• Formulated foundational AWS architecture to standardize network connectivity, authentication, andsecurity protocols, with a focus on fostering communication and collaboration among cross-functionalteams.
• Implemented cutting-edge cloud solutions and technologies to optimize infrastructure performance,scalability, and reliability, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and applications.
• Leveraged advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities on AWS to derive actionable insights and drive informed decision-making processes across the organization.
• Orchestrated the migration of legacy systems and applications to AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuringminimal disruption to operations and maximum efficiency gains.
• Championed the adoption of DevOps practices and methodologies on AWS, promoting continuousintegration, delivery, and deployment of software solutions.

US

• Spearheaded SharePoint architecture and governance initiatives within a cross-functional environment,ensuring strict adherence to data strategy and metadata management best practices.
• Collaborated closely with stakeholders to develop compelling business cases and prioritize data initiatives that were perfectly aligned with the enterprise data strategy.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills by leading data strategy forums and achieving desired outcomes despite lacking formal authority.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to inform the data strategy, identify emerging trends, andfacilitate the continuous advancement of the enterprise data roadmap.
• Effectively managed project timelines, showcasing strong time management skills and meticulous attention to detail in consistently delivering exceptional results.
• Provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to senior leadership and key stakeholders on SharePoint architecture and governance matters, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Baton Rouge, LA, US

• Spearheaded SharePoint architecture and practice leadership within a dynamic cross-functionalenvironment, leveraging exceptional communication skills to foster collaboration on critical data strategy initiatives.
• Conducted extensive market research to align data strategy with overarching business objectives, thereby enhancing service delivery and performance at Sparkhound Inc.
• Oversaw metadata management and ensured strict compliance with data governance principles, aligning all projects and initiatives with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
• Developed robust business cases and effectively prioritized investments to support the enterprise datastrategy and roadmap, driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation at Sparkhound Inc.
• Provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to senior leadership and key stakeholders on SharePoint architecture and practice matters, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and vision.
• Established and maintained strong partnerships with internal teams and external vendors, facilitatingcollaboration and synergy in the implementation of data strategy initiatives.

Global, US

• Spearheaded strategic data initiatives that were perfectly aligned with business objectives, focusing on areas such as data governance, metadata management, and compliance, which led to notable improvements in data.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, develop, and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and execution plan, thereby enhancing opportunities for data value creation.
• Conducted in-depth market research to gather insights and identify emerging trends that aligned seamlessly with organizational goals, facilitating informed decision-making and prioritization of investments to advance.
• Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by effectively managing and leading projects involving multiple cross-functional partners, ensuring timely delivery and successful execution of key initiatives.
• Leveraged strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships and build consensus across various departments within the organization, ensuring alignment and adherence to the established data strategy.
• Provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to senior leadership and key stakeholders on matters related to data management and governance, contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization.

Houston, Texas, US

• Guided strategic data initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, encompassing datagovernance, metadata management, and compliance, enhancing data quality and security.
• Facilitated collaboration across cross-functional teams to devise and execute an enterprise data strategy, roadmap, and execution plan, augmenting opportunities for data value creation.
• Conducted comprehensive market research to inform data strategy, identifying trends congruent withorganizational goals, and prioritizing investments to advance the enterprise data strategy and roadmap.
• Orchestrated and supervised projects involving multiple cross-functional partners, showcasing adept project management and time management skills.
• Leveraged robust communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships across the organization, guaranteeing alignment and adherence to the data strategy framework.

Bethesda, MD, US

• Spearheaded SharePoint architecture and implementation projects that were meticulously aligned withoverarching business objectives, showcasing exceptional project management skills and expertise incompliance.
• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to drive the creation of data value and ensure alignment of data initiatives with key business objectives, leveraging valuable insights derived from comprehensive.
• Took charge of data governance and metadata management endeavors, ensuring strict adherence toregulatory requirements and fostering compliance across all aspects of data management, while effectively communicating and.
• Developed and delivered persuasive business cases to prioritize investments that were perfectly aligned with the enterprise data strategy, highlighting strategic thinking and adept time management abilities.
• Championed a culture of data-driven decision-making within the organization, advocating for theintegration of data analytics and insights into key business processes and operations.
• Provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to senior leadership and key stakeholders on matters related to data architecture, implementation, and governance, contributing significantly to the organization's.

Gaithersburg, MD, US

• Led the GXS Teambook project as Senior Web Architect, effectively communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy initiatives forward.
• Utilized comprehensive market research to inform and align data strategy with business objectives, ensuring strict compliance with metadata management and data governance principles.
• Prioritized and presented business case studies and investment opportunities to advance the enterprise data strategy and roadmap, focusing on implementing automation solutions to optimize processes.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and ensure seamless alignment of data strategy initiatives with overarching business objectives.
• Ensured meticulous compliance with metadata management and data governance principles throughout project management activities, emphasizing effective communication and alignment with business goals.
• Provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to support the successful implementation and execution of data-related projects, driving innovation and efficiency within the organization.

Silver Spring, MD, US

• Served as a Senior Programmer Analyst consultant at e-Management, spearheading projects for the US Department of Energy and US Department of Transportation NHTSA.
• Employed advanced communication abilities to liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders, aligning data initiatives with the enterprise data strategy.
• Applied astute market analysis to drive data strategy, pinpointing trends, and avenues for enhancing data value.
• Exhibited adept project management skills in overseeing multifaceted projects while adhering to rigorous data governance standards, including metadata management.
• Efficiently orchestrated the design and implementation of a federated operating model encompassing key facets of data governance, management, quality, security, and privacy, fostering robust data management practices.

US

Worked at USDA Department.

Washington, DC, US

Programmer/Analyst at the National Public Radio.

Wharton Cto Program, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Mastering Personalization & Recommendation Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Microbiology, General